Features from Saturday Social!

Hey everyone - I hope you had a great weekend!  I did until today when I spent 4 hours in the ER.  Nothing urgent - I had some stuff going on, and of course it's Sunday, and that's pretty much the only thing open.  So...wasted day. 

In any case - thank you to everyone who linked up this week - I was so impressed with everything!  I seriously cannot get over the talent out there - I hope you like my favorites!

The first absolutely blew me away!  Brandi at B. Cheniful recovered some old mauve pumps with fabric and added some adorable felt flowers to the back.   I think I would be too scared to even attempt this!!  Pretty amazing, huh?

 Look at this mouth-watering Nutella Cupcake that Nikki from Chef in Training made.  I seriously want to take a bite of this thing - it looks so yummy!
 

Finally, Heather from At The Picket Fence linked up these DIY cabinet feet.  I love this look - such an inexpensive way to make a big difference. 

Thanks for joining my party!!  Hopefully next week it will keep growing even more!  If you were featured today - feel free to grab my button for your blog.  Have a great week!!



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Saturday Social - Week 2

It's time for Saturday Social!

Here's how it works:

Link to a Specific Post - not just your blog homepage (we want to be able to find your creation!). Share any handmade craft, home decor, or recipe you would like (just no Etsy shops or items for sale please).

Grab a button below, or have a link back to my blog…so everyone can join in the party!

Be social and visit some of your Linky Neighbors - mingling makes for a better party!!

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The party is open until noon on Sunday!  Tune in Sunday night for my features!!

Friday I'm In Love - Week 2

TGIF everyone!!  With the holiday this week - it went so fast!  Not working on Monday totally messed me up - I missed a doctor's appointment on Tuesday because I thought it was Monday.  Then, I almost missed a get together with some friends on Wednesday night because I thought it was Tuesday (I showed up an hour and a half late)!  Nonetheless, it's Friday, and I am ready to share my Friday I'm In Love Features!!!

This refinished toolbox by Heather at At The Picket Fence is so adorable!!  What a great way to carry all of your dinnerware outside!!  I love the seasonal colors too - super cute!

This desk at Birdie Blue is so bright and cheery!  I saw this, and it made me smile.  She shares this desk with her daughters - what a great family space!

I saw Laura's summer mantle display over at Finding Home, and it made me SWOON!!  Love the old barn door she used as a backdrop.   PLUS - she mentions Long Beach Island, NJ in her post - which is where I grew up!!  Totally feature worthy! 

Carla'a $10 Chair Makeover at Hammers and High Heels is gorgeous!  I love nail head details she used!  I would love to have this chair in my house!

And finally - this summer necklace at Tatertots and Jello is so pretty!  The colors are so beachy, and the lace ribbon is a such pretty accent.  Jen outdid herself with this one! She shares a tutorial on how to make this flirty beauty - I think I see one of these in my near future!

 

 I hope you liked my blogosphere favorites this week!  Join me tonight for the 2nd week of Saturday Social!!  I hope you come link up YOUR favorite projects from this week!

It Can be Done - A Cartoon Character Birthday Party

With my daughter's birthday rapidly approaching, I realized that I need to start planning the party. This year she is torn between having a garden party and a roller skating party.  I think she is leaning more in the roller skating direction, but to be honest, the kid has never roller skated in her life.  She was invited to a skating party last summer, and was too scared to skate. I think I need to take her to do it first, before I start planning a party there.  I would hate to plan the whole thing to find out she hates it! 

As I started thinking about this, I was looking through some pictures from last year.  I realized that that was pre-blog, so I decided to share some of the pictures with you.  The theme was somewhat difficult - she wanted a My Little Pony Picnic and Pool Party.  I'm not a big fan of cartoon character parties - but I know the kids love them, so I had to come up with a creative spin.  The Picnic part was actually my idea.  Our neighborhood pool is down by the lake, in which there is a lakeside pavilion.  I decided to have the party there - I thought it would be a beautiful backdrop for a picnic theme.

These were the invitations I designed, incorporating the MLP logo.

What's a summer party without pinwheels?  I made these out of paper, and inserted them into floral centerpieces on each of the tables.

 The pavilion has a fireplace, so I made some paper bunting to drape across the mantle.

 The favors I we gave were water bottles with lemonade packets tied to them.  I designed labels to coordinate with the theme, and displayed them in a picnic basket lined with red and white gingham fabric.  The kids loved them!!

Addison begged me to let her eat a cupcake before the party - I couldn't resist the birthday girl!!

Since I cannot bake, I ordered cupcakes from Publix.  I did, however, design cupcake toppers for the display.

The kids LOVED the pinwheels, and had an absolutely field day playing with them.

Since the pinwheels were such a huge hit, I decided to design the thank you cards to match, and lined the envelopes with coordinating paper.

 

 

It was a great party - everyone had a blast!  Now I have to figure out what to do this year!! 

 

Linking Up To: 

Tatertots & Jello:  Weekend Wrap Up Party

Cuckoo for Camo

When Addison came home from Summer Camp yesterday, I found myself faced with a challenge.  She told me that they are learning about the military (to celebrate Memorial Day) and that everyone has to wear camouflage to camp today.  Addison is as girly as they come - and although she likes to fish and watch hunting shows with her daddy - she doesn't have a lick of camouflage in her closet.   I started making calls to some of my friends in the neighborhood that have little boys to see if they had any old camo t-shirts in their closets.  Low and behold, my friend's husband had an old pair of shorts that were on their way to the trash - score!

So last night, I made Addie a headband to wear today.  Of course I had to add a little pink (for fear that she wouldn't wear it otherwise).  I love the way it came out! 

It was a big hit when I dropped her off - and the director said that all of the kids who wore camo today get a special treat!  Yay for Addison!  Have a great Wednesday!!

 

Linking Up To: 

Tatertots & Jello:  Weekend Wrap Up Party